Lake County High School

1000 West 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 400 students in grades 7-12, Lake County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lake County High School's student population of 400 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Lake County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake County High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1360 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
32%
20-24%
45%
(20-21)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
67%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
30%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake County High School's ranking?
Lake County High School is ranked #1360 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lake County High School often compared to?
Lake County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julesburg High School, Revere Junior-senior High School, Summit High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake County High School?
The graduation rate of Lake County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lake County High School?
400 students attend Lake County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lake County High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake County High School?
Lake County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake County High School offer ?
Lake County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake County High School part of?
Lake County High School is part of Lake County School District No. R-1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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